Dogfish Head Variety IPA 12Pk Cans

Dogfish Head Variety IPA 12Pk Cans is a 12-pack sampler featuring four distinct IPA styles from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, ranging from 4.8% to 9% ABV. The pack includes 60 Minute IPA, 90 Minute Imperial IPA, Hazy Squall IPA, and Slightly Mighty Lo-Cal IPA — a lineup anchored by the 90 Minute, which Esquire Magazine has called "perhaps the best IPA in America."

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.8%–9%  |  Origin: Milton, Delaware, USA  |  Style: IPA Variety Pack  |  Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Production & Heritage

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, founded by Sam Calagione in Milton, Delaware, built its reputation on off-centered ales that push boundaries. The brewery's signature innovation is its continual hopping process — originally rigged using a vibrating tabletop football game with a bucket taped to it — which feeds a steady stream of hop pellets throughout the entire boil rather than adding hops at set intervals. This technique, applied for anywhere from 30 to 120 minutes depending on the expression, produces beers that are intensely hoppy yet remarkably balanced, avoiding the crushing bitterness that high hop loads can create. Each beer in this variety pack showcases a different application of that philosophy, from the sessionable Slightly Mighty at 4.8% ABV to the robust 90 Minute Imperial IPA at 9% ABV.

Tasting Notes

60 Minute IPA: Pours golden amber with a hop-forward aroma of pine and citrus. The palate delivers a punch of citrus balanced by slight malt sweetness, finishing clean and moderately bitter.

90 Minute Imperial IPA: Golden amber with intense piney, woodsy, and citrusy hop aromatics. Rich malt sweetness supports a strong citrus hop character on the palate, with notable depth and a warming finish from the higher ABV.

Hazy Squall IPA: A New England–style hazy IPA with a soft, juicy hop profile that leans tropical. The mouthfeel is pillowy, with restrained bitterness and bright fruit character.

Slightly Mighty Lo-Cal IPA: Hazy and golden in the glass, with aromas of pineapple, mango, coconut, and citrus. Sweet fruit notes meet balanced hop bitterness on the palate, delivering a full IPA experience at just 4.8% ABV and fewer calories.

How to Drink the Dogfish Head IPA Variety Pack

Each beer in this pack is best enjoyed chilled, poured into an IPA glass or tulip to concentrate the hop aromatics. For a structured tasting, start with Slightly Mighty to calibrate your palate, move to the 60 Minute, then Hazy Squall, and finish with the 90 Minute Imperial — progressing from lightest to most intense. The 60 Minute and Slightly Mighty also work well in a beer cocktail such as a Michelada, where citrus hop character pairs naturally with lime and hot sauce. The 90 Minute holds up in a Beer Float alongside vanilla ice cream, where its malt sweetness and high ABV create a rich dessert pairing. Hazy Squall is a strong candidate for a Shandy variation, mixed with fresh lemonade for a tropical summer serve.

Best For

• Introducing a craft beer drinker to the full spectrum of IPA styles
• Hosting a backyard tasting flight without buying four separate six-packs
• Gifting a hop enthusiast who appreciates Dogfish Head's continual hopping innovation
• Stocking a cooler for a weekend gathering where guests have varied intensity preferences

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Dogfish Head IPA Variety Pack taste like? The pack spans a wide flavor range — from the light, tropical fruit notes of Slightly Mighty to the intense pine, citrus, and malt richness of the 90 Minute Imperial IPA. Across all four beers, the common thread is assertive hop flavor with less aggressive bitterness than you might expect at these hop levels.

How does the Dogfish Head IPA Variety Pack compare to the Stone IPA Mixed Pack? Stone IPA leans toward a more aggressively bitter, West Coast hop profile, while Dogfish Head's continual hopping method produces beers that emphasize hop flavor and aroma with a smoother bitterness curve. The Dogfish Head pack also offers greater stylistic range, including a hazy IPA and a lo-cal option alongside its classic and imperial expressions.

Is the Dogfish Head IPA Variety Pack good for beginners? Slightly Mighty and the 60 Minute IPA are approachable entry points for anyone new to craft IPAs, with balanced bitterness and clear fruit-forward hop character. The 90 Minute Imperial, however, is a full-bodied, 9% ABV beer better suited to experienced IPA drinkers.

Where is the Dogfish Head IPA Variety Pack made? All four beers are brewed at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware, a coastal town on the Delmarva Peninsula where the brewery has operated since the mid-1990s.

What foods pair well with the Dogfish Head IPA Variety Pack? The 60 Minute pairs well with classic burgers and sharp cheddar, where its citrus hops cut through richness. The 90 Minute stands up to bold flavors like barbecued brisket or blue cheese. Slightly Mighty complements lighter fare such as fish tacos or a summer salad with citrus vinaigrette. Hazy Squall matches well with Thai green curry, where its soft tropical character balances the heat.

What sizes does the Dogfish Head IPA Variety Pack come in? This variety pack is available as a 12-pack of cans, with three cans of each of the four IPA styles included.

Is the Dogfish Head IPA Variety Pack worth the price? The pack positions in the mid-range craft beer tier, and because it includes the 90 Minute Imperial IPA — which typically commands a higher per-unit price on its own — the variety format delivers strong value for anyone wanting to explore four distinct expressions from a single respected brewery.

Why the Dogfish Head IPA Variety Pack?

What separates this variety pack from countless other IPA samplers is Dogfish Head's continual hopping process, a technique that fundamentally changed how American craft brewers think about hop integration. The 90 Minute Imperial IPA alone justifies the pack's reputation — Esquire's endorsement as "perhaps the best IPA in America" carries weight — and having it alongside the widely rated 60 Minute (over 417,000 ratings on Untappd) gives drinkers immediate access to two of the most recognized IPAs in American craft brewing. The inclusion of Slightly Mighty and Hazy Squall rounds out the pack with modern styles, making it a genuine survey of what one pioneering Delaware brewery can do with hops, malt, and an old vibrating football game.